Lebanon’s vague Hezbollah disarmament plan needs a firm U.S.-enforced deadline.
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Syria and Lebanon could join the Abraham Accords in a fragile moment, balancing military escalation with unprecedented US-mediated diplomacy.
Syria’s offensive against Kurdish forces triggers a fragile deal, raising risks of ISIS resurgence and shifting regional power dynamics.
U.S. policy must prevent Syria’s fragmentation to diminish Russia’s strategic influence and stabilize the region as a neutral buffer.
Iraq’s next prime minister, a constrained Shia bloc appointee, must bridge a public-elite gap and manage militias to secure progress.
Turkey’s evolving policy on freedom of religion, reflecting its Anatolian identity, drives its multi-aligned foreign policy and redefines its partnership with the U.S.
Reopening the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline strengthens trilateral ties, diversifies energy supplies, and creates a counterweight to Iran’s regional influence.
U.S. must leverage post-war militia restraint to roll back Iranian influence in Iraq, focusing on airspace control and economic sectors.
The U.S. must decide its future role in Iraq post-combat mission, balancing withdrawal against threats from ISIS and Iranian proxies.
Facing Iran’s violent unrest, the U.S. considers military strikes to support protesters and pressure the regime, risking major regional escalation.